According to Dr Foo, a mental health consultant from Amlife International in Malaysia, getting enough shuteye each night is essential for both body and mind; she suggests setting an adequate bedtime schedule and avoiding excessive alcohol (4 hours before bedtime) or caffeine (6 hours prior).
Insomnia is an inability to sleep well and may also manifest in behavioral changes associated with its onset. Signs may include weight gain, irritability, fatigue, difficulty thinking clearly and concentration.
Common causes of insomnia include inadequate sleep initiation and maintenance, insufficient sleep circumstances, disturbance in the sleep architecture (i.e., sleeping position, habits and environment), daytime impairment as measured by Epworth sleepiness scale scores, as well as psychosocial factors like stressful life events like changes to work hours or moving abroad.
Sleepiness was identified by feeling depressed, losing concentration and exhaustion; poor memory; decreased work productivity; and a perceived poor health status. Patients with insomnia had an increased prevalence of comorbid conditions like depression, anxiety, irritability/impulsivity as well as substance abuse disorders.
Sleep disorder is very general among Malaysia populations, which can range from occasional to chronic and impair one's day-to-day functioning. Signs may include headache, fatigue, difficulty thinking or concentrating as well as shoulder and neck pain. Talk to your doctor if you have sleep disorder condition and seek for a CPAP treatment if sleep apnea is diagnosed.